Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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HISTORY OF CLASS OF 17 S3 On September 23rd, 1013, we as squires started forth in search of opportunities to do deeds which would make us worthy to be called knights. We had not gone far when vc saw in the distance a majestic building surrounded by many and less imposing buildings. This place seemed to us. surrounded ns it was by the beauties of nature, a fitting spot in which to learn the things which squires must know in order to become knights. On entering the building, we were told that if we should remain there for four years and should successfully complete our course of training, wc might each assume the title of Knight. Wc were asked our names, lineage, places of birth and —ves, our ages. After we had satisfied our questioners, we were shown to a large room, which bore the sign. “Treasurer's Office Here we made arrangements with the Treasurer for the sum to be paid for our training, and left the room somewhat less wealthy than when wc entered it. The next day wc started on our journey. Oh. that wc might picture the joys and sorrows of those four long years. Many a valiant Inu weary squire fell by the wayside, and allowed his comrades i leave him far behind. Hut we must tell - f the beginning of that struggle; so listen, all ye who w uld hear this wondrous tale. t’pon the second day of our arrival, we were told of tin first five teats we must accomplish. At first these tasks seemed very easy to us: in fact, so easy as to lx unworthy of any serious efforts on our part. Little did wc dream of the days of anxiety and nights of -’cep lessness these tasks would cause us. Latin—we became pale at the thought; and Algebra. History. English and Hygiene seemed only the names of different instruments of torture. Gradually, however, we overcame these difficulties, and thought ourselves masters of all feats of bravery. Ah. little did wc know! Our social pleasures were many during that first year. Very well did our little Ethel acquit herself on the Kankin battlefield. Very’ proud were wc of tile wa in which wc all acquitted ourselves on the Metropolitan battlefield. Even the moon -topped in her maj st c course and listened breathlessly to our melodious voices singing Wc arc the Class of ’17.’ At last our first year's journey ended, with it- many pleasant memories and few sad ones. I he first at of tr.vnirg drew t.. its close. Since most of u- cxpxted to return in the fall wc -a d good bye to our Junior year with dry eves and hauny hearts. Sub-middle year o|x?ncd very propitiously. Many new and worthy squires joined our rank — squires who were destined to bring many honors to us. With our heart- full of hope and enthusiasm, we re-v.tlved that fearlessly we would accomplish all tasks which were set before us. Joyfully we started on our way. At the outset we met the great and well nigh invincible Caesar. Hut he was not our only foe. Many and hard were the battle- fought with the five headed geometrical monster who threatened, and finally did consume some of

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CLASS SONG 'I his is the class that we love so well. Tile class of high esteem. This is the class that our raptures swell With praise to our worthy Dean; For we arc thankful because he has cared for us During our whole career; And now we've come to our closing year, We will sing this with loving cheer. So let us say good-bve. Without a sigh. We are leaving you, For pastures new, )ur hearts are true; And when we reach our goal. With heart and soul. We will think of you. And now vc bid, adieu. C. f. Clarke 17 . F.Uock T7. YELLS Senior Academy, Rah! Senior Academy. Rah! Rah! Rah! Hoorah Academy. Hoorah ’ G. Hoorah Seniors, Rah! Rah! Rah! Riffitv, Riffitv, Rif Raf; Chiffitv Chitf.lv Chif Chaf. Rif Raf. Chif Chaf. SENIORS. Gee haw, Gee haw. Gee haw, haw. haw, Seniors. Seniors. Raw! Raw! Raw! Seniors, Seniors, is our erv Of the A-CA-DE-MY. Alma Mater Reared against the eastern sky Proudly there on hilltop high I p above the lake so blue, Stands old Howard, firm and true. There she stands for truth and right. Sending forth her rays of light: Clad in robes of majesty, ld I lmvard, wc sing of thee.

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our number. Painfully and wearily we climbed over many high rhetorical mountains; Mumbled througli pathways haunted by dead kings, and narrowly escaped being crushed by the glaciers and annihilated by the volcanoes of a most varied physiography. This Sub-middle year, like the Junior year, had many pleasures. Especially the enjoyment experienced at the Academy Reception, when we listened to the dramatization of “Ivatihoc and of “Cranford. But all things, even hard things, come to an end. and at last our Sub-middle year was ended. When we reassembled in the fall, we had a banner with “Mid-dlers’ upon it. Sternly we resolved that nothing should defeat us this year; for we must prepare ourselves for the final struggle. Cheerfully we divided • nr partv into three groups; a normal group, a classical group, and a scientific group. All of us in sections at stated times exercised ourselves in these gymnastic indispensable to a true Knight of the Book, Unity. Coherence, and Emphasis. Many hours were spent in a vain effort to discover the intricacies of some problem in phy sics or in chemistry. Many were the bandaged heads worn as a consequence of wrestling with German or Trench, or in again combating the tierv gocmetry giant, who. at this stage of our training, was stronger and fiercer than ever. Me were proud of the manner in which some of our number conducted themselves at the Rankin memorial contest. nd on the evening of the great feast tendered to the Senior squires, we forgot for a few hours all of our troubles. At last April closed its wet eyes and May came tripping in. her gay. laughing self breathing June and the roses. S n June reigned supreme and the Middle year had ended Seniors! Who can describe the joy that filled our hearts at the sound of tlu- word? Were we really Seniors? It had been such a short three years since we entered these halls. Ah. tightly must we gird ourselves that naught should defeat us, in this the last stage of our training fur worthy knighthood. Many brave squires joined our ranks for this last part of our work There remained only thirteen of the large number who started out with us on our ambitious course. Long shall we remember the wrestling and feats of arms of that last year, lie fore we were regarded worthy of our spurs; the brave way in which vc as followers of Burke, defended the rights of an oppressed people; the bold way in which we wrested from tile grasp of Nature many of her much prized secrets Bui it was not all strict military duty. Upon one never-to-be-forgotten evening we feasted as the gteat knights feast, around the jovial hoard. The songs and laughter and gay good fellowship of that happy cvnirg and of our last good times together will linger when our shoulders are bent and our heads are grev. At last all was ended. Joyfully yet sadly we gathered for the accolade which should mark us true Knights of the Book, ready to set out with high endeavor to perform great feats. Confidently we flung t the breeze our banner bearing the famous words. “Veni, Vidi. Vici. And when we near life's close may that banner be high advanced over the head of each member of the brave class of I'M .